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Euprognatha rastellifera

Euprognatha rastellifera

Uruguay, Brazil
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Grassland

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Distribution. Western Atlantic — USA, ranging from off Georges Bank, Antilles, Brazil (Amapá, Pará, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul), and Uruguay (Coelho & Ramos 1972; Williams 1984; Barreto et al. 1993; Melo 1996; Nizinski, 2003; Campos et al. 2005; Santana & Tavares 2008; Felder et al. 2009; Pachelle et al. 2016).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Euprognatha rastellifera is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to grassland, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Euprognatha rastellifera.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeUruguay, Brazil
Habitat RangeGrassland
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificEuprognatha rastellifera
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyInachoididae